Front Output Shaft Bearing Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Remove Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU).





2. Using a flat bladed screwdriver free of rough edges, ease oil seal from VCU housing.

CAUTION: Do not mark sealing surfaces of VCU housing.

3. Remove circlip retaining output shaft bearing to casing.
4. Press out bearing from VCU casing.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean bearing and VCU casing mating faces.

CAUTION: Do not use a metal scraper as this may damage sealing surfaces.

2. Press bearing into VCU housing and install retaining circlip.
3. Clean sealing area of VCU housing and running surface of front output shaft drive flange. Ensure all traces of rubber are removed.

CAUTION: Do not use a metal scraper as this may damage sealing surfaces.





4. Using tool LRT-41-013, drift oil seal into VCU housing. Ensure the seal is square to housing bore.
5. Install VCU to housing.